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Prepare for your bar exam with Freshfields and benefit from comprehensive training, diverse networking opportunities and hands-on experience.
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Traineeship (stage) 2025

Duration: 6 months, which normally leads to full traineeship (1.5-2 years) and thus to the bar exam 

Location: Rome 

Opens:  All year round 

What to expect

You should have successfully completed your law degree. Please apply here, and we will contact you after reviewing your documents, which should include your cover letter, CV, relevant certificates from high school graduation onwards, and an English language proficiency certificate.

Key benefits

Intensive legal trainingExperience working with colleagues from various countries and jurisdictions in a truly international environmentOpportunity to collaborate with renowned and respected lawyers across different practice areasEarly responsibility, helping you quickly develop practical skillsFriendly, cooperative work environment with colleagues from diverse cultures and backgroundsReimbursement of all expenses for the Italian Bar course upon passing the examPaid study leave before the written and oral parts of the exam

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